Snail with Nautilus Shell by Jeremias Ritter (Master 1605–06, died 1646) German, Nuremberg. Nautilus shell and silver gilt, c. 1630.
Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art
Tiffany Studios lamp, adjustable bronze base with a ribbed foot supporting a polished nautilus shell, excellent original patina, signed Tiffany Studios New York, no. 403, overall, 8"w x 12.5"h.
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Thursday, 12 March 2009
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The first bibelot is utterly fantastically beautiful!!
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